Offer Description
The successful candidate will contribute to the development of innovative catalytic materials for the degradation of organic contaminants in water.
The main responsibilities include:
- Designing and optimizing synthesis protocols for single-atom catalysts.
- Characterizing the synthesized materials using a range of physicochemical techniques (XRD, Raman spectroscopy, XPS, TEM/STEM, ICP-OES or ICP-MS, BET surface area analysis, UV-Vis spectroscopy, FTIR, TPD, HPLC, GC-MS, etc.).
- Investigating structure–property–activity relationships.
- Evaluating catalyst performance for the degradation of organic contaminants in aqueous media, including PFAS (particularly trifluoroacetic acid, TFA) and endocrine-disrupting compounds.
- Identifying degradation products and elucidating reaction mechanisms.
- Proposing improvements to catalyst formulations or reaction processes based on experimental results.
- Contributing to the dissemination of research findings through scientific publications and presentations.
Where to apply
E-mail: anne-felicie.lamic-humblot@umlp.fr
Requirements
Research Field: Chemistry
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Applicants should hold a Master's degree (MSc) or a PhD in Materials Chemistry, Catalysis, or a closely related field.
Previous research experience in either an academic or industrial laboratory is desirable.
Scientific knowledge: heterogeneous catalysis, materials chemistry, surface chemistry, advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), knowledge of PFAS chemistry would be an advantage.
Technical skills: materials synthesis, physicochemical characterization techniques, liquid and/or gas chromatography, experimental data analysis.
Transferable skills: scientific rigor, ability to work independently, initiative and problem-solving skills, good organizational skills, ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary research environment, excellent written and oral communication skills in both French and English, ability to present research results at scientific meetings.
Languages: English — Level: Excellent; French — Level: Excellent
Additional Information
Benefits
Net monthly salary: €2,100–2,400
Eligibility criteria
Applicants should hold a Master's degree (MSc) or a PhD in Materials Chemistry, Catalysis, or a closely related field.
Previous research experience in either an academic or industrial laboratory is desirable.
Additional comments
Applicants should submit: a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and one letter of recommendation to:
Anne-Félicie Lamic-Humblot
Email: anne-felicie.lamic-humblot@umlp.fr
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Institut UTINAM
Country: France
City: Besançon
Postal Code: 25000
Street: 16 route de Gray
Contact
State/Province: Franche-Comté
City: Besançon
Website: http://www.univ-fcomte.fr, https://www.utinam.cnrs.fr/
Street: 1 rue Claude Goudimel
Postal Code: 25000